Mark S. Duggan ’77 to Be Inducted into UMB Athletics Hall of Fame

Jun 11, 2012

BOSTON, Mass. – The University of Massachusetts Boston
Department of Athletics has announced that former Boston State
College All-American track-and-field and cross-country runner Mark
S. Duggan ’77 will be inducted into the Athletics Hall of
Fame as a member of the 2012 induction class.

Perhaps one of the most decorated runners in the history of the
Boston State track-and-field and cross-country programs, Duggan
will be one of 10 honorees that will be enshrined this October in
the university’s annual ceremony, which is also celebrating
its 10th anniversary.

The 1976 NCAA Division III champion in the 3,000-meter
steeplechase, Mark ended his career with the Warriors as a the only
four-time All-American in Boston State history. Three of
those All-American honors came in the steeplechase, while the
fourth came as a member of the cross-country program.

Named the Boston State Most Outstanding Athlete in 1975, Duggan
recorded a total of 12 varsity letters and held the program record
in the two-, three-, and six-mile runs as well as the 3,000-meter
steeplechase, and the 5,000- and 10,000-meter runs. Among his
many other accomplishments were a total of six MASCAC
championships, four All-New England, and three All-East
honors. After graduating Duggan continued to compete
nationally and internationally at the highest level with the
legendary Greater Boston Track Club, including selection to
represent the United States of America as a member of its
cross-country team at The European Invitational Championships in
Liege, Belgium.

Duggan would eventually earn his Master’s degree from
Boston State in 1981 and would go on to spend 30 years as an
executive at Nike, with US and Global roles, as Chief Executive
Officer and President of Nike Bauer Hockey.

Today, Duggan is the CEO of MS Duggan Consulting in
Greenland, New Hampshire, where he resides with his wife Sharon.
They have three children Jennifer, Kathryn and Michael. He also
serves as the Chairman of the Board of Directors for the New
Hampshire Special Olympics, in which Duggan and his wife have been
involved with for many years.

For more information about this year’s Hall of Fame
induction ceremony please contact Maria Marcelino at maria.marcelino@umb.edu or
call 617-287-7895.